Comparing L1 Pro Power Stands to Subs
Comparing L1 Pro Power Stands to Subs
The L1 Pro8 and Sub1 use the 7" x 13" Racetrack transducer. The L1 Pro16 and Sub2 use the 10" x 18" Racetrack transducer. The following is a comparison of the performance of the L1 Pro power stands and the Sub1 and Sub2
L1 Pro8 Power Stand compared to Sub1
Both use the 7" x 13" Racetrack transducer
The L1 Pro8 power stand is 31 pounds. The Sub1 is 35.5.
The L1 Pro8 power stand is slightly smaller than the Sub1.
The L1 Pro8 power stand bass amp is 240 watts RMS. The Sub1 is 480 watts RMS.
The L1 Pro8 is 112 dB SPL continuous. The Sub1 is 118 dB SPL continuous.
The L1 Pro8 goes down to 45 Hz (-3 dB). The Sub1 goes down to 40 Hz (-3 dB).
L1 Pro16 Power Stand compared to Sub2
Both use the 10" x 18" Racetrack transducer
The L1 Pro16 power stand is 41.4 pounds. The Sub2 is 52.
The L1 Pro16 power stand is slightly smaller than the Sub2.
The L1 Pro16 bass amp is 1000 watts RMS. The Sub2 is 1000 watts RMS.
The L1 Pro16 is 118 dB SPL continuous. The Sub2 is 123.8 dB SPL continuous.
The L1 Pro16 goes down to 42 Hz (-3 dB). The Sub2 goes down to 37 Hz (-3 dB). The difference is due to the larger physical volume of the Sub2 enclosure.
| Specification | B1 | B2 | L1 Pro8 Power Stand only | L1 Pro16 Power Stand only | Sub1 | Sub2 | F1 Subwoofer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| dB SPL at 1 meter Continuous/Peak |
109 dB (estimated, not published) |
112 dB (estimated on total system SPL of L1 Model 1S with B2) |
112 dB (cont) 118 dB (peak) (values estimated on total system SPL) |
118 dB (cont) 121 dB (peak) (values estimated on total system SPL) |
118 dB (cont) 124 dB (peak) |
123 dB (cont) 129 dB (peak) |
124 dB (cont) 130 dB (peak) |
| Watts RMS Active/Passive |
125 Passive |
250 Passive |
240 Active |
1000 Active |
480 Active |
1000 Active |
1000 Active |
| Weight pounds | 28 | 45 | 30.9 | 41.4 | 34.1 | 51.7 | 55 |
| Drivers | Two 5.25" | Two 10" | One 7"x13" RaceTrack | One 10"x18" RaceTrack | One 7"x13" RaceTrack | One 10"x18" RaceTrack | Two 10" |
| Cardioid Mode | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes | Yes | n/a |
| Compatibility with Bose Products | L1 Legacy | L1 Legacy | n/a not intended to be used separately |
n/a not intended to be used separately |
L1 Pro, L1 Legacy, S1 Pro, L1 Compact | L1 Pro, L1 Legacy, S1 Pro, L1 Compact | L1 Pro, L1 Legacy, S1 Pro, L1 Compact |
| Compatibility with non-Bose products | No passive, no low-pass filter |
No passive, no low-pass filter |
n/a not intended to be used separately |
n/a not intended to be used separately |
Yes active, switchable low-pass filter |
Yes active, switchable low-pass filter |
Yes active, switchable high-pass filter |
- This data is compiled from Bose Technical Data Sheets and discussions with the Bose L1 Product Managers for the unpublished data.
- Two Sub1s or Sub2
Two Sub1s have approximately the same membrane surface area as the Sub2, (180 square inches).
The power difference is negligible (960 watts RMS compared to 1000 watts RMS).
Two Sub1s tightly coupled (stacked or side-by-side) should provide up to +6 dB SPL[1] over a single Sub1 (118 + 6 = 124). The Sub 2 is 123 dB SPL. The SPL performance of two Sub1s should be similar to a single Sub2.
The Sub1 goes down to 40 Hz. The Sub2 goes down to 37 Hz (-3 dB). The difference is due to the larger physical volume of the Sub2 enclosure. Running two Sub1s does not change the frequency response.
- L1 Pro16
The SPL output of the L1 Pro16 is 118 db SPL (124 peak). The output is similar to the Sub1.
- Technical Data for standalone units
- L1 Pro8 Technical Data Sheet
- L1 Pro16 Technical Data Sheet
- L1 Pro32 Technical Data Sheet
- Sub1 Technical Data Sheet
- Sub2 Technical Data Sheet
- ↑ +3 dB from doubling the power and +3 dB from mutual coupling.